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Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a delightful mother-and-baby lama amigurumi pair with a removable pocketed accessory. It features color changes, front/back loop trims and tiny curly hair details for personality. The instructions include both the larger mother lama and a smaller baby lama with full assembly guidance.

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will crochet all parts separately and then assemble with clear placement notes and finishing photos. The finished toys are approximately 24 cm (mother) and 12 cm (baby) using the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances charming detail with fun, repeatable stitches that make the process soothing and rewarding. I enjoy how the pocket feature gives the mother lama personality and a sweet home for the baby. The curly hair and embroidered face let you add expressive character with simple finishing. Every time I make this set I find small ways to customize colors and trims, and the results always bring smiles.

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lamas Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lamas Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lamas Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing colors — try pastel shades for a softer nursery look or bright colors for a playful toy.

You can make a larger version by switching to a bulkier yarn and a larger hook, which makes a cuddly oversized lama.

To make a mini keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook and shorten stuffing for a compact result.

I often add tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf, mini flower, or a little blanket to personalize each lama.

For texture variations, try using fuzzy or boucle yarn for the body and smooth yarn for trims to emphasize the curls and dress.

Embroider different facial expressions by adjusting the eyebrow shape and mouth length to create sleepy, happy, or surprised characters.

You can swap the pocket for a tiny backpack or saddle by changing the construction and sewing method.

Consider safety modifications for children—securely stitch all small pieces or replace embroidered features with felt appliques if needed.

Mix yarn types like cotton for a toy that washes well or acrylic for easier care and bright color choices.

I often experiment with tiny accessories—buttons, ribbons, or felt appliques—to make each finished lama uniquely mine.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs or starting new rounds can misplace your beginning; place a marker at every round join and when joining legs to keep track. ✗ Not stuffing evenly can cause lumpy shapes and awkward seams; stuff gradually and shape as you go to maintain a smooth silhouette. ✗ Changing colors without finishing the row neatly leads to loose ends and visible joins; carry yarn or change color at BLO/FLO as instructed and weave ends securely. ✗ Forgetting to work in the correct loop (BLO/FLO) will alter the texture and fit of trims; double-check each round note and stitch in the specified loop.

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable mother and baby lama amigurumi with this complete crochet pattern. You will learn step-by-step instructions for crocheting legs, body, head, arms, ears, nose, curls and a tiny pocket for the baby lama. The pattern uses simple shaping, color changes and textured edges to create a charming finished toy you can gift or display. Perfect for crocheters who enjoy detailed amigurumi projects.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N40 Brown (small amounts for curls and hooves)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N86 Yellow (body and accents)
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    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N87 Beige (main skin color)
  • 04
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N89 Purple (dress and trims)
  • 05
    Approximately 50-100g of each color depending on size and variations

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (approx 2 mm)
  • 02
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 03
    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
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    Stitch markers

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— MOTHER LAMA Arms (make 2) :

Info :

With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5-8 :

24sc (4 rounds)

Round 9 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 10 :

Change color to yellow. BLO 18sc.

Round 11-21 :

18sc (11 rounds)

Round 22 :

Change color to purple. BLO 18sc.

Round 23-26 :

18sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the arms with fiberfill. Fold in half and make 9sc through both sides, weave in the yarn ends.

Info :

Return to round 22 of the arms and work with purple yarn through front loops: FLO ch1, 18sc, sl st in one stitch. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— MOTHER LAMA Ears (make 2) :

Info :

With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *3 (9)

Round 3 :

9sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *3 (12)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *3 (15)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *3 (18)

Round 7-8 :

18sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 10-12 :

12sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

— MOTHER LAMA Nose :

Info :

With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3inc, 3sc) *2 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc, inc)*3, 3sc, (1sc, inc)*3, 3sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6-7 :

30sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the nose with fiberfill. Leave long tail for sewing.

— MOTHER LAMA Curls (make 6) :

Info :

Crochet 3 pieces in beige and 3 pieces in brown.

Instruction :

Chain 21. Start in the second chain from the hook 20inc

Info :

Leave long tail for sewing.

— MOTHER LAMA Legs (make 2) :

Info :

With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6-9 :

30sc (4 rounds)

Round 10 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 11 :

Change color to yellow. BLO 24sc.

Round 12-17 :

24sc (6 rounds)

Round 18 :

Change color to purple. Stuff the legs with fiberfill.

Instruction :

Fold in half and crochet 12sc through both sides. Cut the yarn and fasten off on the first leg.

Instruction :

Crochet the second leg in the same way then: turn, ch1, 12sc, do not cut the yarn.

— MOTHER LAMA Body :

Round 19 :

ch10, join the first leg, 12sc in the first leg. Place marker, this will be the beginning of your new round.

Round 20 :

Crochet in a spiral: FLO 12sc, 10sc on the chain, FLO 12sc, continue on other side FLO 12sc, 10sc on the chain, FLO 12sc. (68)

Round 21 :

BLO 68sc

Round 22-29 :

68sc (8 rounds)

Round 30 :

(32sc, dec) *2 (66)

Round 31 :

66sc

Round 32 :

(9sc, dec) *6 (60)

Round 33 :

60sc

Round 34 :

(8sc, dec) *6 (54)

Round 35-37 :

54sc (3 rounds)

Round 38 :

(7sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 39-41 :

48sc (3 rounds)

Round 42 :

Attach the arms : 45sc on the body, attach arm using the last 3 sc on round 42 and the first 6 sc on round 43 (to give a total of 9 sc) through both left arm and body.

Round 43 :

15sc on the body, 9sc on right arm and body, 18sc on the body (48)

Round 44 :

48sc

Round 45 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 46-47 :

42sc (2 rounds)

Round 48 :

Change color to yellow. BLO 42sc. Stuff the body with fiberfill.

— MOTHER LAMA Head :

Round 49 :

42sc

Round 50 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 51 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 52 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 53-58 :

60sc (6 rounds)

Round 59 :

(8sc, dec) *6 (54)

Round 60-64 :

54sc (5 rounds)

Round 65 :

(7sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 66 :

48sc

Round 67 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 68 :

42sc

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 69 :

(5sc, dec) *6 (36)

Round 70 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 71 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 72 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 73 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 74 :

6dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

Info :

Return to round 21 of the body and work with purple yarn through the front loops: ch1,(3dc in one stitch, sc)*34. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Info :

Return to round 48 of the body-head and work with purple yarn through front loops: 1. ch1,(dc, dc-inc)*20, 2dc, sl st, turn (62)

Info :

2. ch1,(Fpdc, Bpdc) *31, sl st, turn (62)

Info :

3. ch1, (Bpdc, Fpdc) *31, sl st (62). Fasten off weave in ends.

— MOTHER LAMA Pocket :

Info :

With purple yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

Chain 23. From the second chain on the hook: 22sc, turn (22)

Round 2 :

Ch1, 4sc, ch6 (skip 6sc, start from the next stitch), 2sc, ch6 (skip 6sc, start from the next stitch), 4sc, turn (22)

Round 3-13 :

Ch1, 22sc, turn (10 rounds)

Info :

Crocheted with yellow yarn around the perimeter of the pocket: (sc, 3dc in one stitch) *23.

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

Info :

Sew the pocket on to the front of the body 2 Rows down from under arms and in line to the top of the legs, make sure you allow enough room for the baby lama to be inserted.

— MOTHER LAMA Finishing :

Instruction :

Sew the nose and ears to the head.

Instruction :

Sew the curls to the head.

Instruction :

Add indentations to hooves following photos and examples.

Instruction :

Embroider the nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn.

— BABY LAMA Arms (make 2) :

Info :

With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, dec) *3 (9)

Round 5 :

Change color to beige. BLO 7sc, dec (8)

Round 6-11 :

8sc (6 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the arms with fiberfill. Fold in half and make 4sc through both sides, weave in the yarn ends.

— BABY LAMA Ears (make 2) :

Info :

With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2-3 :

6sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Nose :

Info :

With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Tail :

Info :

With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

6dec

Info :

Stuff the tail with fiberfill. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Curl :

Info :

With beige yarn.

Instruction :

Chain 16. Start in the second chain from the hook: 15inc

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Legs (make 2) :

Info :

With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, dec) *3 (9)

Round 5 :

Change color to beige. BLO 9sc

Round 6-8 :

9sc (3 rounds)

— BABY LAMA Body :

Info :

Stuff the legs. Fasten off on the first leg. Crochet the second leg in the same way and crochet an extra sl st, do not cut the yarn.

Round 9 :

ch5, join the first leg, 9sc, 5sc on the chain, 9sc on the second leg. Place a marker of a new round beginning. (28)

Round 10 :

28sc

Info :

Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 11 :

24sc, inc, 2sc, inc (30)

Round 12-14 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 15 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 16-18 :

24sc (3 rounds)

Round 19 :

Add arms: 1sc, 4sc with the arm and body together; 8sc; 4sc with the second arm and body; 7sc (24)

Round 20 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 21 :

18sc

— BABY LAMA Head :

Round 22 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 23 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 24-26 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 27 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 28-32 :

24sc (5 rounds)

Round 33 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 34 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 35 :

6dec

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

Info :

Sew the nose and ears to the head of the baby. Add hoof indentations following photos. Sew the tail to the body and sew the curly hair to the head. Embroider eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth with brown yarn.

— Assembly :

Item :

Sew the pocket onto the front of the mother body two rows down from under the arms and in line with the top of the legs, leaving room for the baby lama to be inserted.

Item :

Attach the head to the body securely with the tail left from the head, sewing evenly and stuffing as needed for a firm neck seam.

Item :

Sew the arms to the body as indicated when attaching (use the 9sc placement) and make sure the seams are hidden and secure.

Item :

Sew the nose, ears and curls to the mother's head following the photos for placement and density of curls.

Item :

Add indentations to hooves by stitching as shown in photos and embroider the nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn for expression.

Item :

Weave in all ends and check symmetry; make any final shaping adjustments and trim stray fibers.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the pocket onto the front of the mother's body two rows down from under the arms and aligned with the top of the legs, leaving enough room for the baby lama to be inserted.
  • Attach the head to the body by sewing the neck opening securely to the body top, stuffing as needed to maintain shape and a firm seam.
  • Attach arms to the body using the specified 45sc placement and join sequences so the arms align evenly on both sides.
  • Sew the nose and ears to the head in the positions shown in the photos, then sew the curls along the head center for textured hair.
  • Add hoof indentations by stitching into the hooves as shown in the photos and embroider the nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn for facial expression.
  • Weave in all yarn ends and double-check stuffing and symmetry before final display or gifting.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark round beginnings and joins, especially when joining legs and starting new rounds.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly to avoid lumps; overstuffing can distort shaping so maintain a soft firm tension.
  • 💡Change colors at the specified BLO or FLO rounds to create crisp textured trims and avoid loose yarn tails.
  • 💡Weave in ends securely and trim threads after assembly to keep the finished toy tidy and durable.

Create a sweet mother-and-baby lama pair with this detailed amigurumi pattern — perfect for gifts and nursery decor. The pattern includes both the larger mother lama and a tiny baby that fits into a removable pocket for play. Follow the clear rounds, color changes, and finishing steps to make a charming keepsake. 🧶😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished mother lama measures approximately 24 cm (9.4 inches) tall and the baby lama about 12 cm (4.7 inches) when using the recommended yarn and 2 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect differences in detail and density.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; a basic understanding of amigurumi techniques such as magic ring, increases, decreases, and working in BLO/FLO is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the full mother-and-baby set in about 8-10 hours, though time will vary based on experience and customization.